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    How Methadone Maintenance is Used for Addiction Treatment

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    Addiction to opioids, including heroin and prescription painkillers, is a widespread issue that affects millions of individuals and families. Among the various treatment approaches available, [...]

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    What is Collective Trauma and How to Cope with It

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    In an increasingly interconnected world, shared experiences—both positive and negative—shape communities and cultures. Among these shared experiences is collective trauma, a phenomenon where a group [...]

  • Pyramid Healthcare Opens Prince George’s County Treatment Center

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    Altoona, Pennsylvania – January 13, 2025 – Pyramid Healthcare, Inc., one of the largest behavioral healthcare providers in the eastern U.S., announced today the launch [...]

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    Self-Medicating: The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction

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    Struggling with mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress may push individuals to seek relief in any way they can. For [...]

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    Stress Drinking: How to Cope and Break the Cycle

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    In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a part of daily life for many. Whether it’s due to work, family responsibilities, or unexpected challenges, the [...]

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    What Support Do Mother’s Receive While in Addiction Treatment?

    857 words|4.3 min read|

    Entering into drug and alcohol addiction treatment is nothing if not a big deal – not only are you stepping outside of your routine, but [...]

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    What Challenges Do You Face When You Seek Residential Treatment?

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    Entering into residential treatment is a huge step and a massive sacrifice. Not only are you entering a daily life wildly different from your previous [...]

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    Rise of Xylazine Abuse in Pennsylvania  

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    Xylazine Detox and Withdrawal Management in Pennsylvania  The rise of xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," has become a growing concern throughout Pennsylvania. Initially approved as [...]

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    Can Legal Sports Betting Lead to Problem Gambling?

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    With the inception of legal sports betting, many have easy access to the thrills of placing bets and gaining wins from participating in their favorite [...]

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    Why Women Benefit Greatly From Support Groups In Residential Treatment

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    Loneliness is a huge issue in today’s world. When the concepts of social distancing, online ordering, takeout, and delivery became highly normalized during the COVID-19 [...]

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    Why Are Life Skills Important to Addiction Recovery?

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    So many things in life require skills—you have to be skilled in the kitchen to cook fancy meals, be experienced behind the wheel to remain [...]

  • Aerial still of Wilkes-Barre, a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, on an overcast day in Fall.

    Relapse Rates Are High, But The Right Treatment Program Can Help

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    Drug and alcohol addiction is a widespread issue that has caused suffering for individuals, families and communities across the United States, and northeast Pennsylvania is [...]